PreCalc Function Basics (Parent Graphs, Evaluating, Even/Odd)

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What is the vertical line test?

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A method to determine if a graph represents a function. If any vertical line intersects the graph at more than one point, it is not a function.

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What is a parent function?

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The simplest form of a function in a family of functions, from which other functions can be derived by transformations.

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What is the parent function of a quadratic equation?

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What does it mean for a function to be even?

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What does it mean for a function to be odd?

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What is the absolute value function?

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It forms a V-shape, opening upwards, with the vertex at the origin (0,0).

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The graph of the absolute value function shifts up 1 unit.

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The graph shifts right 3 units and up 1 unit.

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It reflects the graph of the absolute value function across the x-axis.